Care homes in Wigan
There are 59 care homes registered with the CQC in Wigan, North West. 25 are nursing homes and 45 are registered for dementia care. 4 are rated Outstanding and 45 Good by the CQC.
Of the 6 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,521 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,313 to £1,565. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wigan
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Richmond House
Rosebridge Court
Westleigh Lodge
Westwood Lodge
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Wigan
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 92 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical fees in Wigan
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 59 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Care home fees
- £1,521
- Usually £1,313 to £1,565 a week6 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,070
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Wigan cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Wigan is £1,521 a week, based on 6 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Wigan?
59 care homes in Wigan are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Wigan?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.